Gas Engine

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Power Steering Pressure Hose

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NOTE: Before proceeding. See Warning .

Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
Remove the engine appearance cover.
Remove the pressure Hose (3) at the pump pressure port (5).
Remove the pressure hose routing bracket bolt (2) at the upper mount (8).

Fig 2: Pressure Hose Bracket To Heat Shield - 2.0L
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All except 2.4L Engine with All-Wheel-Drive - Remove the pressure hose routing clamp bolt (1) at the exhaust manifold.

Fig 3: Pressure Bracket To Heat Shield - 2.4L
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2.4L Engine with All-Wheel-Drive - Remove the pressure hose routing clamp bolt (1) at the exhaust manifold.

Fig 4: Return Hose At Return Tube
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
Remove the return hose (1) at the return tube (2).

Fig 5: Hoses At Left-Hand-Drive Gear
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Remove the return tube (1) at the steering gear (3).
Remove the pressure hose (2) at the steering gear (3).

Fig 6: Power Steering Hose Routing Clamps To Crossmember
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Remove the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember.
Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.